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YE54 YSL

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 YSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 110,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sealant applied to the suspension components

Sill covers not allowing full inspection from out sides

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,612 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened. suface rusted all round

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four under wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed

covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 31 Oct 2022 108,611 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,598 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,034 miles

Headlamps fading due to age

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,712 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 79,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 68,706 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,706 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,008 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,141 miles

cambelt idler pulley bearing noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,623 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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YE54 YSL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE54 YSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE54 YSL registered?

YE54 YSL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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